natureplus – The International Association for Sustainable Building and Living - natureplus e.V.

We show you the way to sustainable building products

Buildings, construction and accommodation account for around 40% of the worldwide consumption of resources and 30% of worldwide energy consumption. The European Association - natureplus – supports and promotes the sustainable use of resources and the protection of the climate in the manufacture of building products. Europeans spend more than 90% of their lives in interior rooms. The building products used in these spaces have a great influence on the user’s health. The European Association - natureplus – promotes the use of building products which have been strictly tested to ensure they do not cause any negative impacts on health. In order to achieve this aim, natureplus created the quality label natureplus®. Products which are awarded this label fulfill high standards relating to

This label is an orientation aid to help consumers and building professionals identify the best, tried and tested products on the market. The EU Construction Products Regulation (EU CPR 305:2011) requires a declaration of the product characteristics (performance declaration) with regard to the resource consumption, hygiene and the environment. The natureplus® label identifies the best products for sustainable building.